Arquilla Law, PLC - Alexandria, VA

Dependable Family Law and Military Divorce Services in Northern Virginia

Facing a family transition such as divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life, both emotionally and financially. At Arquilla Law, PLC, clients find a compassionate, highly skilled legal team that is fully committed to helping them navigate these difficult chapters with confidence. Conveniently situated in Alexandria, Virginia, this practice has been in continuous operation under various names since 1997. Founded by retired Army judge advocate colonel Alfred F. 'Fred' Arquilla, the firm has established a reputation for offering exceptional, practical, and highly affordable legal counsel to civilian residents, government employees, and members of the United States Armed Forces across Northern Virginia.

A successful resolution to a domestic dispute requires a lawyer who deeply understands the nuances of Virginia family law. The legal team at Arquilla Law, PLC takes a straightforward, honest approach, analyzing each case with precision to outline realistic legal pathways. By prioritizing cost-effective mediation and collaborative settlement options, the firm aims to resolve disputes peacefully outside the courtroom whenever possible. However, when aggressive courtroom representation is required to protect your parental rights or financial interests, they stand as formidable advocates on your behalf.

Unmatched Expertise in Military Divorce and Benefits Division

Military families face a highly unique set of challenges when undergoing a separation or divorce. The intersection of state domestic relations laws with complex federal military regulations requires a highly specialized level of expertise. Fred Arquilla brings over twenty-six years of active-duty military service, including roles as an Army judge advocate officer, a military trial judge in Europe and the United States, and a judge on the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. The firm is uniquely equipped to assist clients with key military domestic matters, including:

• Military Pension and Retirement Division: Ensuring the accurate and equitable division of military retirement benefits under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA).
• Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP): Safeguarding long-term survivor benefits for former spouses or military members.
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Protecting active-duty military members from default judgments while deployed or stationed overseas.
• Military Child Custody and Visitation: Creating flexible child custody agreements that accommodate deployment schedules and permanent change of station (PCS) transfers.

Whether you or your spouse is stationed at Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, Quantico, or Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the firm provides the specialized knowledge required to protect your rights.

Comprehensive Family Advocacy and Estate Protection

In addition to specialized military domestic counsel, the firm provides robust legal representation across all areas of civilian family law and estate planning. They help clients establish enforceable child support guidelines, negotiate spousal support awards, draft comprehensive prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and obtain protective orders in domestic violence cases. To ensure that your future and your children are fully protected after a life transition, the firm also provides comprehensive wills and trusts drafting. If you are seeking a divorce lawyer who will offer blunt, pragmatic advice and dedicated service, contact the Alexandria office today to schedule a free initial consultation of up to thirty minutes.